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Born in Melbourne in 1978, Circus Oz is an animal-free circus troupe that performs all the death-defying stunts and astounding feats of Cirque de Soleil while undercutting its spectacle with a refreshing dose of irreverent Australian humor. The motley band of tumblers, tightrope-walkers, foot-jugglers, magicians, and acrobats favor leather pants, Viking helmets, and wild facial hair over spangly Lycra unitards—giving the circus a wondrously raw feel, like a steampunk Victorian circus comprised of Mad Max extras. Over the course of two hours, voluptuous ringleader Sarah Ward will unfold a cheeky phantasmagoria of star-crossed trapeze artists, roller discos, bicycles overflowing with 11 riders, two men balanced atop the shoulders of a single woman, and a mysterious event known only as “the senior citizens’ hour of power.” An off-kilter brass band (complete with a tiny tricycle organ) replaces the typical cirque’s New Age mood music with joyous rock and roll.

Order all of your favorite pub classics and munch away at Starry Plough Pub.
Those looking to shed a few extra pounds are advised to put their diet on hold, as Starry Plough Pub serves anything but a low-fat menu.
Don't forget to dip into Starry Plough Pub's fully-stocked bar.
At Starry Plough Pub, kids of all ages are welcome.
Score quick and easy seating for groups of any size at Starry Plough Pub.
Not a popular place for dress-up dining, most Starry Plough Pub patrons come in casual attire.
If you need to feed a big crowd, Starry Plough Pub also offers catering services for parties and get-togethers.
If you're in a hurry, place an order for pickup instead.
Diners that drive to dinner will find street parking readily available at Starry Plough Pub's Shattuck Ave address.
Chow down for less at Starry Plough Pub, where a meal almost always costs under $15.

In the 74 years between the Paramount Theatre's opening night, when people used to line up to see “talkies” for 50 cents, and 2002, when it was voted Best Mainstage Theatre in a Seattle Weekly Reader's Poll, the palatial venue faded and decayed alongside its Roaring Twenties brethren throughout America. Luckily, former Microsoft Vice President Ida Cole saved it from the rubble heap in the mid-‘90s when she established the Seattle Landmark Association and vowed to render the Paramount "kissable" once again.
Over the course of seven months, the renovation crew expanded the size of the stage wings to accommodate more ambitious live productions. They also cleared decades of grime from the french baroque plaster reliefs, uncovering long-forgotten designs and causing only one long-dormant horror to snap open its eyes dramatically. They also replaced the gold leaf in the floral designs of the wall medallions, repainted all the surfaces in their original 16 colors, and scrubbed each of the 1.6 million crystal beads in the chandelier by hand with a toothbrush. The original Knabe Ampico player piano was returned to its spot on the four-tiered lobby's lush carpeting, and a 21st-century sound system now shares sonic space with the thundering, luminous sonority of the Paramount's fully restored Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Though the Paramount's calendar runs the gamut from rock concerts to standup comedy to Broadway musicals on the scale of Wicked, its decadent Beaux Arts trappings transport audiences to the days when reality was still black and white.

Order all of your favorite pub classics and munch away at Era Art Bar Lounge.
Era Art Bar Lounge is a fantastic spot to indulge and with no low-fat options, you'll need to save the diet for another day.
With Era Art Bar Lounge's wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening.
Take advantage of great beer and tasty bites when you stop by for happy hour.
If you have a large group out celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other milestone, Era Art Bar Lounge is a great pick for large parties with its spacious layout.
The restaurant hosts a DJ, and visitors can take to the dance floor as well.
The restaurant tends to blast tunes over an already rambunctious crowd, so be ready for thunderous noise here.
People tend to swarm the restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays, so be sure to reserve space for your party ahead of time.
Sidle into a space on the street or park your vehicle in the adjacent lot.
Meals at Era Art Bar Lounge are moderately priced — most diners spend about $30 per person.

Musically Minded Academy is a non-profit music school and community arts center located in Rockridge, CA.
Our core mission is to provide high quality music education, to host concerts and other arts-related education programs, and to act as a haven for musicians and music lovers in the greater East Bay Area.

The Stork Club is Oakland’s premiere venue for all things music related. The Stork Club offers a state-of-the-art sound system that is sure to please artists and fans alike. All you need is your instruments and a few hundred screaming groupies and you’ve got yourself a party. The Stork Club is an establishment that caters to the 21 and over crowd and supplies the best in indie, rock, and underground music. If it’s not on the radio, you’ll probably find it here at the Stork Club. If you’re a band and you’d like to play the Stork Club round up some of your compatriots, fill the card, and make a great night out of it. If you’re a fan, be sure to check the Stork Club’s website often to see who’s playing and when. The Stork Club is your one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest in the rock music scene.